Marshall Shipley joins AutoBI as Head of Acquisition and Success

Marshall has spent over 15 years in the automotive industry, joining a workshop straight from school as an apprentice technician and very quickly working his way up through the ranks of MOT tester to workshop controller before moving over into the sales department to pursue his ambition of running his own dealership.

Marshall’s rapid progression continued as his became Business Manager and Sales Manager for BMW, before joining Audi where he became New Car Manager and then achieving his goal of becoming a General Sales Manager.

His diverse experience has given Marshall a holistic overview of how dealerships operate and it is this that Marshall feels will be his biggest asset in his new role at AutoBI. He explains: “In this industry, credibility is everything. When I’m going out and talking to customers about AutoBI, I can give them real insight into how the product will work in their business because I’ve lived every part of it. I’ve done everything from sweeping the workshop floor right up to running a dealership’s finances and breaking records as a successful General Sales Manager. There isn’t a part of running an automotive retailer that I don’t understand so I am uniquely placed to be able to demonstrate the real benefits of AutoBI at every level.

“When you’re running a dealership, it’s nonstop. There is always something to do, and you’re time poor – you’re always chasing your tail trying to get the data you need quickly so you can make business decisions and evaluate performance. When I first saw the AutoBI product, I knew this was a game changer. Everything you need to know is available at the touch of a button – no more trawling for info or running endless reports – it’s all right there. The fact I can play a key role in the company’s evolution is so exciting, it was an opportunity too good to miss. I am looking forward to sharing this product with people as I travel the UK to meet new customers – it really is something that you need to see to believe.”

Jonathan Sharman, Managing Director of AutoBI, said: “Marshall is exactly the person we need to be the face of our product – demonstrating exactly what AutoBI can do. His enthusiasm about the product is infectious and he has the experience to back it up. He knows the challenges that dealerships face and he can see how the product will help to make life simpler and more efficient for those running automotive businesses. We are delighted to have Marshall on board and look forward to introducing him to our customers over the coming months.”

To find out more about AutoBI, book a demo with Marshall via marshall@autobi.co.uk or take a closer look at our current Workspaces.